“The Black Keys’ Song “The Night Before” Hits No. 1 on Alternative Airplay Chart”
The Ohio-based garage rock duo, The Black Keys, have achieved yet another milestone in their career with their track “The Night Before” reaching the number one spot on the Alternative Airplay chart this week. This marks their eighth number one single, placing them in the company of esteemed bands like U2 and Weezer, tying them for the seventh most number ones of all time. The duo’s last number one was “Beautiful People (Stay High)” back in March 2024, and they first conquered the Alternative Airplay chart in 2010-11 with “Tighten Up.”
Adding to their impressive list of number one hits are “Wild Child” in 2022, “Lo/Hi” in 2019, “Fever” in 2014, “Gold on the Ceiling” in 2012, and “Lonely Boy” in 2011-12. “The Night Before” serves as the lead single from their upcoming album, titled No Rain, No Flowers, although an official release date for the album has not been confirmed at this time. Previously, the track spent three weeks atop the Adult Alternative Airplay chart and currently holds the number three spot on the list, as well as the number six position on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart.
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The Black Keys’ success on the Alternative Airplay chart is a testament to their enduring popularity and musical prowess. With “The Night Before” climbing to the number one spot, the duo continues to solidify their status as one of the most influential and beloved acts in the music industry. Fans eagerly anticipate the release of their upcoming album, No Rain, No Flowers, as they bask in the glory of yet another chart-topping single from this iconic band.